A simple and accessible guide to the knowledge required to fulfil the role ofa welding inspector. In covering both European and US-based codes, the book will give those wishing to gain certification in welding inspection a basic all-round understanding of the main subject matter. INDICE: Terminology, Abbreviations and symbols - Joint terminology - Weld terminology - Drawing rules and symbols Duties of a welding inspector - Dutiesof a welding inspector before, during and after welding Analysis of a fusion weld - Joint preparation by mechanical or thermal cutting processes - The fourfactors which make a good fusion weld - Residual stress and distortion Materials and weldability - Classification of alloy steels - Alloying elements - Carbon equivalency - Material properties including ductility, hardness and toughness - Heat treatments Welding processes - Manual metal arc - Metal inert gas/metal active gas - Flux cored arc - Tungsten inert gas - Plasma arc - Submergedarc Non-destructive testing and mechanical testing - Liquid penetrant testing- Magnetic particle testing - Radiography - Ultrasonic testing - Tension testing and results - Hardness testing and results - Bend testing and results - Toughness testing and results - Macro tests - Micro tests - Fillet fracture testing - Butt weld fracture testing Defects and Fracture modes - Brittle fracture- Fatigue fracture - Ductile fracture - Welding induced defects Codes, standards and documentation - General welding standards - Specific standards - Procedure qualification documentation - Welder qualification documentation Health and safety
- ISBN: 978-1-84569-641-2
- Editorial: Woodhead
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 160
- Fecha Publicación: 01/10/2009
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés